he has
been
struck off from
the Strength of this Department,
...
and the 4th September, being the day on which he
will embark for Hong Kong;
And
I am able to state that
Mr. Niblett's appointment
has been filled up
it is not possible for
the Establishment of
the War Department,
His Lordship therefore hopes that
the pay of his Colonial appointment,
or a portion of it, may be allowed
to Mr. Niblett for the period during
which he will otherwise be without
any income at all
Your obedient Servant
John Croones for the Under Secretary of State
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